Veteran services at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, located in Watertown, WI, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,630 for basic burial and $3,400 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: online memorials, cremation, and memorial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes: direct cremation from $3,400. That places direct cremation roughly 18% above the Wisconsin median ($2,885). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in WI, about 57 miles from Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 539 funeral homes in Wisconsin. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,400. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes is located at 213 South 5th St. in Watertown, WI. You can reach the home at (920) 261-2113. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes provides funeral services, preplanning, flower arrangements, online memorials, tribute videos, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Catholic (St. Bernard Church), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church), Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - Trinity Lutheran Church) families, among others.
What sets Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes apart
- Over 150 years of continuous operation, established in 1873.
- Two distinct funeral home locations in Watertown and Waterloo, WI.
- Offers a year of free daily grief support emails to families.
- Provides the GriefPlan Video Program by Dr. Jason Troyer, a resource with over 65 videos and 50 activity sheets for healing after loss.
- Promotes the 'Talk of a Lifetime' program to encourage family conversations about life stories and remembrance.
- Creates personalized online memorials with obituaries, photos, and guest interaction features.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Wisconsin Funeral Directors Assn.
- · National Funeral Directors Assn.
- · South Central Wisconsin Funeral Directors Assn.
Specialties
- · Traditional services
- · Cremation services
- · Pre-planning arrangements
- · Personalized memorials
- · Grief support
- · Veteran services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Lutheran (Good Shepherd Lutheran Church), Catholic (St. Bernard Church), Lutheran (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church), Lutheran (Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod - Trinity Lutheran Church).
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.